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Risk appetite remained firm after the release of weaker-than-expected US inflation data, which boosted speculation that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates sooner than expected – possibly in September instead of October – and potentially twice before the year is out.

The FTSE forecast remains positive, with the UK index supported today by a rallying Fresnillo stock, which was shining along with silver prices. Also boosting risk appetite is a potential call between leaders of the world’s two largest economy to resume trade negotiations.

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